On Wednesday, a judge sentenced Jim Cartmill to three years of probation, a $4,589 fine and 40 hours of community service.

In April, Cartmill pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges of accepting gifts above the legal limit. Under California Government Code 91002, no one convicted of a misdemeanor can run for elected office for four years.

Superior Court Judge Ana Espana did not enact this statute for Cartmill, indicating that since the collateral consequence of the plea was his removal from office, she would not impose the 91102, meaning Cartmill could theoretically run for office again in November. However, the San Diego County District Attorney's Office has opposed allowing Cartmill to run for reelection.